Kent · England
Bath Resealing for Shipbourne homes
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone for homes and businesses in Shipbourne and across Kent. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Mould you can’t clean out
- Unsealed corners
- An untidy old seal
Bath resealing at your home in Shipbourne
We reseal baths, shower trays, basins and worktops, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours, then it needs to cure. Typical jobs include old sealant that looks dirty and mould you can’t clean out, across wet rooms, kitchen worktops & sinks and shower trays & enclosures.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Shipbourne (TN11)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath resealing in Shipbourne?
Sealant does not last forever. Each shower leaves moisture and soap behind, which mould feeds on, and the joint moves slightly every time the bath is filled.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Black mould in the sealant
- A messy previous reseal
- Water getting behind the bath or tray
- Discoloured, yellow sealant
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
Shipbourne and nearby
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Shipbourne or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Shipbourne to London (about 24 miles away).
All of TN11 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Around Shipbourne
In Shipbourne, that means homes near Church of St Giles, Shipbourne School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. Other local landmarks include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south) and The Chaser Public House (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Shipbourne is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 3.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake.
Landlord and trade work in Shipbourne
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Questions from Shipbourne
What does bath resealing cost?
We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Why does the silicone keep cracking?
Something is moving. If it keeps happening, the support may need fixing.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How long will it take?
A bath or shower generally takes a couple of hours. It then needs time to cure.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Movement in the bath or tray
- Hollow or loose tiles
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Shower trays & enclosures
Also near Shipbourne
Also in Shipbourne
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a couple of hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- The surrounding area is protected and the joints masked.
- We remove the old sealant and every trace of residue.
- The joint is cleaned, treated and dried.
- Fresh silicone is applied in a continuous bead.
- We smooth the bead, remove the tape and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the area is dry
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Repairs by material
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, once the joint is completely dry.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no charge for travel to Shipbourne. The price comes down to:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Is resealing worth it?
Resealing is a small job. Leaving split or mouldy sealant lets water get behind the bath or tray, and that damage costs much more to fix. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shipbourne
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
